Creature comforts

Meet Miss Posey

With a name as adorable as the van itself, Miss Posey at BIG4 Anglesea Holiday Park is simply cute as a button. It’s completely kitted out: there’s a main suite with a queen bed; a second bedroom with a set of bunks (all linen is provided); a fully stocked kitchen, equipped with cutlery, crockery and utensils; and a bathroom with shower. Plus, there's niceties like air conditioning and heating, and a patio with outdoor seating – the perfect perch for watching the local wildlife hop (or soar) on by. Keep watch for kangaroos and cockatoos. This beachside abode is ideal for those looking for a touch of glamour with little ones in tow. If you book online you’ll get a $20 kiosk voucher to spend during your stay. big4.com.au

If you love all things retro, then the two Airstream caravans – modern takes on the traditional American trailer – at Brisbane Holiday Village are for you. Affectionately named Betsy and Maisie, each comes with a full kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and can sleep two adults and two kids. The real drawcard, however, is the private open-air living area featuring a barbecue, dining table, lounge, 75-inch (190-centimetre) smart TV and room for little ones to play. Festooned with lights, it provides an atmospheric setting to watch the sun set. If you manage to drag yourself away, it's just a hop, skip and a jump from the Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast’s theme parks. brisbaneholidayvillage.com.au

Beachside fun

Just a 10-minute walk from the buzz of bohemian Byron Bay, overlooking prettyas-a-postcard Clarkes Beach, Reflections Holiday Parks Clarkes Beach has its own new Jayco Airstream. Fitted out with modern appliances (including an open-plan kitchen with a kettle, stovetop, microwave and oven) and a queen-bed with highquality linen, it's more akin to a boutique hotel room than a caravan, and ideal for parents seeking a romantic retreat sans kids. Short a babysitter? There's also a Jayco Silverline, decked out with a queen bed and bunks, a modern kitchen with seating, internal bathroom and private deck. Both are set near beach viewing and barbecues. reflectionsholidayparks.com.au